In the 70’s also America’s “bikecology” movement sees the human-propelled two-wheeler as a solution to traffic, conservation and environmental problems. Mayor John B. Lindsay was an enthusiastic bicycle rider who established the cyclist’s role in the city of New York. He was in favor of urban bicycling and added the first bike lanes. Back in the 70s, Lindsay closed Fifth Avenue to traffic on Sunday, just for cyclists to enjoy. Nice Mayor!

New York: bicycle path vintage images

The Coney Island Cycle Path

In 1894 was built The Coney Island Path in New York. It was one of the best path in America and one of the first in the world.